Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tree
Types
Cocos nucifera
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Salt
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Peppertree
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Peppertree
In German
Kokospalme
Peppertree
In French
Cocotier
Peppertree
In Spanish
El cocotero
peppertree
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Peppertree
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Peppertree
In Latin
dolor ligno
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Anacardioideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Peppertree
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Peppertree? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Peppertree. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Peppertree doesn't have thorns. Also Coconut Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Coconut Tree has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation and Throat itching and Peppertree has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Coconut Tree and Peppertree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Peppertree
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Peppertree season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Peppertree Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Peppertree are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Peppertree
Care of Coconut Tree and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.